Vicarious performance is where
A) parties to a contract enter into another agreement which has the effect of transferring the liability to perform to a third party.
B) parties to a contract agree to terminate a contract and substitute a new contract in place of the old one.
C) an employer performs an obligation in place of its employee and is liable for proper performance.
D) a third party performs an obligation in place of another person who is ultimately liable for proper performance.
E) an employee performs an obligation in place of another employee and the performing employee is liable for proper performance.

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Vicarious performance refers to a situation where a third party performs an obligation in place of another person who is ultimately liable for proper performance. This means that although the task is carried out by a third party, it is still the responsibility of the original party to ensure proper performance. Choices A, B, C, and E do not accurately describe vicarious performance.

Vicarious Performance Is Where